Parshat Behar - Bechukotai • May 12, 2023 | |
PARSHAT BEHAR - BECHUKOTAI
Dr. Josh Levisohn
This week’s parashah describes shemitah (called, in Vayikra, Shabbat) and refers to it variously as the Shabbat for Hashem, the Shabbat for the land, and the Shabbat for you (the people of Israel). What does it mean that shemitah is for Hashem, for the land, and for you (for us)?
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LAG B'OMER
It was a beautiful day for Lag B'Omer!! Sack races, Drip, Drip, Drop, Slip n Slide, relay races, chalk drawing….and more … make for a super fun Field Day for the elementary school! !! Thank you Coach McKenzie, Mrs. D, and all the elementary school teachers for a great day!!!!
The Middle School began with learning, then kickball, football, a huge relay race, egg toss, capture the flag, water balloons and more!!Thank you Mr. Wolowiec and the whole Middle School staff!!!
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SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY
Making challah, decorating challah trays, making friendship trail mix, making bsamim holders, and of course food! But most importantly...getting to do all of these activities and spend time with our youngest students made Special Friends Day a very very special morning.
Thank you to Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Sternberg, Morah Peggy, Morah Sarah, Morah Helene, Morah O, Morah Pia, Morah Shelly, Morah Devorah, Morah Goldie, Morah Sara, Morah Kara, Morah Aviva, Mora Rebekah, Mrs. Prawer, Morah Shira, and Mr. Doug for all of their help!!
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EIMATAI AND LAG B'OMER
Lag B’Omer has also become a day associated with Chesed. Our High School students participated in the Eimatai Chesed program by volunteering at the VA, Cass Community Social Services, Eastwood Convalescent Center of the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, and Stevenson School …..Thank you Mrs. Sklar for organizing these opportunities and thank you Mrs. Klausner, Mrs. Jacobs, and Mrs. Kosowsky for chaperoning.
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
It was Teacher Appreciation Week at Farber and thanks to the efforts of Linda Pedder...our staff was treated to a snack card, a salad bar, a beautiful breakfast, hot dog lunch and gift cards. We love our staff....and appreciate all that they do every day!!
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POLCHEK
Though we still aren't sure what Polchek is...we know we like it!! This week's Polchek was rugalach!! The students asked for it in Hebrew and were rewarded with a sweet taste of rugalach! Thank you to Ravid and Roni, our Bnot Sherut, for this and for everything they do!!
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MATH OLYMPIAD
This week the 3rd - 6th grade Math Olympiad and Math Club participants had a chance to celebrate with Dr. Levisohn!! Every student who participated received a certificate and the top scorers were recognized. The Elementary School Math Club also finished off the year with ice cream and brownies!
This year's top five scorers for the Math Olympiad (grades 3-6) were Leo Singer, Yosef Nadler, Leora Gonik, Jack Friedman and Yair Mendelson. Thank you Dr. Levisohn for working with all of these students!!! Mazal Tov!!!
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UPCYCLE SUPPLY LIST
5th Grade is completing an upcycle art project for Event's Day and needs help with supplies. We are looking for clean, used items that you would have otherwise recycled or thrown away. If you have any supplies listed below, please bring to Mrs. Howes' classroom (S103) or the art room sometime next week. Thanks so much!!
Upcycle Supply List:
- Plastic shopping bags
- Buttons
- Plastic straws
- Plastic Bottles
- Juice/Soda Jugs
- Plastic Utensils
- Soap bottles
- Styrofoam
- Cans
- Cups (plastic or styrofoam)
- Food containers (plastic or styrofoam)
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Cereal boxes
- Tupperware
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TRIP TO THE FARM
What an absolutely glorious day the ECC had for their trip to the Real Life Farm!!!! Thank you Mrs. Berlin, Ms. Sternberg, and ALL of the ECC teachers for helping to organize such a special and fun day!!
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3rd GRADE TRIP TO LANSING
Our 3rd graders had a great trip to Lansing this week !! They visited the Capital and even got a shout out by Senator Jeremy Moss from the Senate floor!! They also visited the Michigan Historical Museum ! Thank you Mrs. D, Mr. McClure, and Moreh Zev for chaperoning and to the parents who drove our students!!
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8th GRADE BBQ
What a perfect way with wonderful weather to end Lag B’Omer with the Annual 8th grade BBQ at the Leib’s
Thank you Rabbi and Mrs. Leib, Mrs. D, Ms. Gardin and all the MS faculty that came to the Leibs!
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SR BREAKFAST
It is Graduation Season! We kicked off Graduation season with the student Senior Breakfast. The 11th graders(with help and support from class advisor Mrs. Jacobs, and staff Mr. Digadker, Ms. Gardin, Roni and Ravid ) prepared a beautiful breakfast spread, presentations by the 11th graders to the 12th graders, and the opportunity to offer congratulatory wishes on their “board” !! Mazal Tov!! Graduation is June 5th!
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FARBER BASEBALL
Mazal Tov Farber Fire on winning their Season Opener 12 - 3!! Ari Schon, Benji Gardin and Micah Adler sent the ball into the outfield while Abie pitched relief for the win!
Farber defeated Warren Woods Middle School 6-4. The Fire was led by Jake Schon pitching 6 strong innings, striking out 9 batters. Ira Gardin recorded his first save! The hitting attack was led by hits from Jake Schon, Jack Friedman, and Jonah Schwartz.
Next week:
Monday, May 15th - 4:30 p.m. - Middle School Baseball Team at Clawson
Tuesday, May 16th- 4:00 p.m. - Varsity Baseball Team - Double Header at Fitzgerald High School
Let's Go Farber Fire!!
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Thank you to everyone participating in our Hot Lunch fundraiser program. May Hot Lunch can be found by clicking HERE
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer for Hot Lunch so far.
Volunteers must be vaccinated. Please click here to sign up for a time slot. If you have a flexible schedule and would like to be put on our "reserve" list in case of last minute cancellations, please contact us at farberpto@gmail.com.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The PTO is always looking for volunteers to help out throughout the year. Whether you have a lot of time, or a little bit of time, volunteering with the PTO is an amazing way to meet people and feel connected to the Farber community.
You can sign up to volunteer by contacting us at farberpto@gmail.com.
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An opportunity to support Farber
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Support the PTO and outfit yourselves with Farber swag for Spirit Day, for theTanzman Tournament and just to promote our wonderful school around town!!
Shop HERE at our FHDS Spirit Store !
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We try to practice Hashavat Avedah - returning lost items - and will be highlighting lost and found items left in school.
If this is yours or if you have lost any article of clothing, please contact Amy Hager. You can also view our Lost and Found Slideshow by clicking here. Please consider labeling your children's clothing to help make this possible.
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